IRCC Gaza special measures have been updated with new operational guidance that aims to ensure eligible temporary residents arriving from Gaza receive settlement services consistently after entering Canada. The update, published on July 7, 2026, does not introduce new immigration programs or expand eligibility. Instead, it provides clearer instructions for immigration officers responsible for processing...
Canada’s July 9, 2026 Express Entry draw #425 invited 5,000 candidates through a French language proficiency draw, with a Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off of 420. This was Invitation Round 425, the seventh French draw of the year, and it produced the highest cut-off recorded in any French round since February. Candidates who received an ITA...
Canada is funding a global research project led by the Information and Communications Technology Council to map bilingual tech talent pools worldwide and attract those professionals to Canada. The project received $160,000 over two years through the Francophone Immigration Support Program, and aims to help Canadian employers recruit skilled bilingual workers more efficiently while supporting...
Saskatchewan opened targeted SINP intake windows for capped employment sectors on July 6 and 7, 2026. All 125 available Employer Position Approval spaces for trucking, retail trade, and accommodations filled almost immediately. The Food Services window opened July 7 at 12:30 PM Saskatchewan time, and the next scheduled intakes are September 14 and November 2,...
Canada has long promoted multiculturalism, diversity, and respect for different communities. However, a new national survey suggests that changing public attitudes toward one of history’s darkest events could have broader implications for social inclusion and community relations. A recent survey conducted by the Association for Canadian Studies in partnership with Leger found that nearly one-third...
IRCC’s July 7, 2026 Express Entry draw #424 was a Canadian Experience Class round. The agency issued 2,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence, and the minimum CRS score needed was 517 points. That keeps 2026 CEC cutoffs inside the same 507-to-518-point band that has held for eleven straight rounds this year. How Does Express...
On July 6, 2026, Canada announced roughly $1.3 million in new funding for Francophone immigration in Manitoba, delivered through the Francophone Immigration Support Program. Alongside it, Ottawa extended the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot through August 2027, keeping a key study-to-permanent-residence pathway open for French-speaking international students. What Will the $1.3 Million Actually Fund? The...
IRCC processing times July 2026 have been updated, giving prospective immigrants, international students, temporary workers, and families a clearer picture of how long various Canadian immigration applications may take. The latest update, published on July 2, 2026, reflects current estimates based on application volumes and operational capacity. While these timelines are not guarantees, they help...
Quebec Arrima Draw #85 has officially taken place, with the province inviting 502 candidates to apply for permanent selection under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The latest invitation round, published by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) on July 3, 2026, reflects Quebec’s continued focus on addressing labour shortages...
